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Kristen Heath hands a dunk bottle to her son, Liam, during his varsity race in Fruita.

The Roaring Fork Valley: A Biking Paradise

Marley Rich, Writing Editor ~ October 22, 2024

Whether you are flying down Deadline, sending it off of features on Valhalla, climbing to the top of the Crown, or cruising around Prince Creek, there is no denying that the Roaring Fork Valley is home...

A Bombardier CRJ-700 jet on the runway at Aspen Airport.

Why are Flights so Delayed out of the Aspen Airport?

Owen Cruz-Abrams, News/Sports Editor ~ October 21, 2024

Last weekend, I flew out of Aspen Airport (ASE) to Denver (DEN) - a simple, 22-minute flight. That is twenty-two minutes plus delay time on the ground which, last weekend, totaled to more than two hours....

From Headlines to Healing: The Media’s Harmful Role in Victim Blaming

Quintessa Frisch, Editor-in-Chief ~ October 20, 2024

Headlines are the first piece of information presented in an article. Not only do they attract interest, but they expose and introduce the public to topics, framing a narrative for the following story....

To honor the hostages in Gaza, a table was set up during a Jewish solidarity event held on Nov. 9, 2023, in Aspen, Colorado.

When I Was: A Letter on Antisemitism

Quintessa Frisch and Hallie Zilberman ~ October 4, 2024

When I was in 5th grade, I first learned the horrifying significance of a swastika. When I was in 6th grade, a kid at a summer camp I attended created a swastika out of building blocks. When I was in...

Jack-O-Lantern candy bucket sitting in front of the changing colors in Snowmass colorado, patiently awaiting the season for Trick-or-Treating.

Why Trick or Treating is Cool and all Teens Should Do It

Sydney Klausmann, Staff Writer ~ September 25, 2024

Imagine if there was a day every year when people just gave out candy for free! Well what if I told you that this day actually exists and it’s called…drum roll, please…Halloween! Some people may...

Bear cub wanders outside a Snowmass home in the Spring of 2024.

Aspen’s Year of the Bear

Sara Michelin, Opinion/A&E Editor ~ September 24, 2024

Every year, The Chinese zodiac calendar determines a specific animal and element associated with said year. This year it is the dragon, but, in Aspen, it is the year of the bear.  Bear encounters are...

Senior to Freshman advice

Greta Holton, Staff Writer ~ September 24, 2024

Dear Freshmen, Welcome to Aspen High School! You are officially at the top of the school food chain, but still have a lot of learning to do. As you begin this exciting journey as a Skier, I want to...

Aspen High School student Kieron Byford catches up on sleep during a school excursion.

Early Start Times, Sleepy Teenagers

Roberto Ruiz, Staff Writer ~ June 7, 2024

There are few people who enjoy waking up early and tired. High schoolers definitely are not these people. Middle and high school students need more sleep in order to be prepared for school. In 2022, California...

AHS Skier turf during the first round of Girl's soccer playoffs.

Late Spring Sports Practices are Hurting Students

June 7, 2024

Imagine leaving for school at seven in the morning and not getting home until fifteen hours later. This is a reality for spring sports athletes at Aspen High School. In order to give all three spring...

Maroon Bells in Aspen, Colorado on a beautiful afternoon

A High Schooler’s Guide to Summer

June 7, 2024

Aspen, Colorado is known for its luxurious vacations, winter sports. But it’s also a fantastic summer destination for people seeking adventure. Students at AHS frequently wonder about how to have the...

Missing Pieces

Missing Pieces

June 7, 2024

When I was five years old, my brother and I got into a fight, and boy was it intense. It was a long argument filled with yelling, counterpoints, and even some name-calling. Yet what makes this fight so...

Cereal Is Soup: Get Over It

Jack Paschal, Staff Writer ~ June 6, 2024

Cereal, like all foods, deserves to be treated equally. For far too long now, Cereal has been an outcast from the soup family due to unjust reasons that discriminate against Cereal. I aim to show why Cereal...

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